Re: New guy - a few questions

["Wm. Josiah Erikson" <josiah@gsinet.net>]

Just buy a 1.8 8v and throw it in there. Straight- ahead swap, much better
engine, and they're a dime-a-dozen used.
    -Josiah
    '84 GTI (Autoxer/Toy)
    '86 Scirocco 8v (for sale)
    '87 QSW (daily driver)
    http://www.gsinet.net/~josiah

Shorter, Dennis R wrote:

> Hi, I'm new to the list.
> I have owned a few German cars, including VW's but currently own a '98 Z28.
> I have run across an 82 Scirocco with a blown head gasket for a good price.
> Are head gaskets a weak point on these cars like they were on my VR6
> Corrado? Is the 1.7 worth upgrading or should I just get a 1.8 or 16V and
> start with that.
>
> Tom, get the 16V. I'd love to see what you do to that thing!
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
>
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